State Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Tuesday introduced new legislation that would help drought-proof California by boosting the use of recycled water. SB 31 would also enhance the state’s fresh water supply by allowing businesses, homes, and agencies to expand their use of recycled water for irrigation and other uses, rather than relying on drinking water. … Water recycling, also known as water reuse or reclaimed water, is wastewater that has been treated to make it safe for instances where using potable (drinking) is unnecessary. 

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